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TANOSHII KAIWA is a free Japanese-English bilingual podcast covering any and all topics outside of the textbooks. Hosted by language learners themselves, Misaki and Jenna, every episode is just a ramble of whatever both are interested in! 「楽しい会話」は、教科書では学べないような単語やトピックをカバーしている日英バイリンガルポッドキャストです。語学学習者である私たちジェナとみさきの二人が、毎回その時に思いついたことをまったり話していきます!一緒に英語と日本語を楽しく勉強していきましょう!

Jenna & Misaki


    • Aug 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 26: News Privilege ・ニュースを選べる贅沢

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 40:57


    Is reading news a responsibility? How do we balance keeping up with the world and our personal emotional capacities? Listen to us ramble about recognizing our privilege, where we get our news, how we cope with the news, and more.

    Episode 25: Hiroshima, Nukes, and Gun Society ・広島、原爆弾と銃社会

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 29:31


    To mark the 76th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, we note how history in our respective countries tell the event (or what they don't tell). And, we try to answer a bigger question: how do Japanese and American citizens stand on the topic of nuclear weapons and guns?

    Episode 24: The Olympics and Athletes' Mental Health ・オリンピックと選手のメンタルヘルス

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 41:31


    Listen to us gush over Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, discuss how countries view them as athletes, and laugh? cry? over Jenna's past as a figure skater and Misaki's as a professional pianist.

    Episode 23: Cuss Words ・ののしりの言葉

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 34:38


    A topic definitely not covered in our textbooks, cuss words! and everything juicy about them in both English and Japanese: what they are, how and why they are used, and more.

    Episode 22: Textbook vs. Reality ・教科書VS現実

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 36:28


    Join us in laughing at common Japanese and English phrases that textbooks teach us to say, from awkward greetings to cuss words.

    Episode 21: “Me Care” After Pandemic Too Please ・コロナが終息しても「セルフケア」を

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 27:44


    As residents of a large hegemonic state, we were blessed with early access to vaccines, and thus a country that's appearing to return to “normal.” But what does “normal” mean now? We talk about what we think life post-COVID will and should look like - which habits and practices from the pandemic should continue, and which should go buhbye.

    Episode 20: Catch Up With Us ・久しぶりにキャッチアップした!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 40:32


    Whoops,,,we disappeared for a bit but we're back now! A big thank you to everyone still here, still listening to us weirdos talk to each other. In this episode we catch up on each other lives', and (shamelessly) plug the projects we've been up to!

    Episode 19: Ideal World・理想的な世界

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 20:18


    What kind of world do we want to live in? What future do we wish to have? Give our optimistic thoughts a listen.

    Episode 18: Halloween・ハロウィーン

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 15:01


    How is Halloween celebrated in the States vs. in Japan? Listen to the spooky differences!

    Episode 17: All About Fashion ・ファッションについて

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 20:53


    Yoga pants and suits - listen to us discuss the differences in dress in America vs. Japan!

    Episode 16: Rain Woman and Hello Kitty ・雨女とハローキティ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 44:10


    What were we like as children? Listen to our nostalgic talks about childhood memories.

    Episode 15: Japanese & English Tips! ・英語と日本語の勉強法

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 34:24


    We share some tips and pointers on learning Japanese and English, like shadowing, conversation, apps, and more!

    Episode 14: Depression and Our Thoughts・うつ病について、私たちの体験

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 39:42


    A deeply personal dive into what we feel during depressive episodes, some tips to get through those days safely, and how to recognize suicide warnings from our friends in Japanese and English.

    Episode 13: Censorship! Of! History! ・教科書には載せられない歴史のこと

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 33:32


    Pearl Harbor, slavery, Asian American activism - all things our history classes in both Japan and the States failed to teach us about, and why it matters.

    Episode 12: Our Language Learning Mess-ups (That We Try To Forget) ・英語と日本語で私達がやらかした恥ずかしい思い出

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 27:54


    When “I'm interested” turns into “I'm interesting” and” アイス turns into アース: all the blunders and embarrassing moments we encountered while learning English and Japanese.

    Episode 11: Parenting・育児

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 35:16


    Although we're not parents (no experience firsthand lol) we discuss some stereotypes and stories about raising children in Japan and in the States.

    Episode 10: Dolphin Friendship・イルカの友情

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 31:34


    A huge treat! Our friend Nicolas (Niko) joined us today to talk about friendship: what it means, how we feel, and when it happens.

    Episode 9: PoliticS and ElectionS・政治と選挙

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 27:53


    Why is Election Day in the United States always on a Tuesday? When were Japanese women able to vote? Listen to us talk politics and election day tips in both countries in this episode!

    Episode 8: Let's Go to School・アメリカと日本の学校の違い

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 29:39


    Expensive tuition? Loooots of group projects and presentations? Heavy focus on examinations? Listen to us discuss the differences between education in the States and in Japan.

    Episode 7: Books and Shows!・本とテレビ!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 23:51


    What are we watching and reading? Listen to find out all our hot recommendations!

    Episode 6: Mental Health is Important・メンタルヘルスの大切さ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 23:19


    As per the title. Also how to say certain feelings and thoughts in both languages, and societal restraints on seeking help.

    Episode 5: Lingerie・女性用下着について問う

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 22:31


    Some thoughts and feelings we had about how feminism intersects our daily lives! And across the two countries!

    Episode 4: Being Women・女性として生きる

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 20:44


    A flurry of some tropes, stereotypes, and other classic stuff about being women in the States and Japan.

    Episode 3: RABU LOVE・ラブラブ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 28:54


    We talk *juicy* differences between dating and love between Japan and the States.

    Episode 2: Language Learning Bumps・言語を学ぶ上での壁

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 24:02


    We discuss (rant!) about the most hairy parts of learning English and Japanese as non-native speakers of the languages.

    Episode 1: Nice to Meet Y'all! ・みなさんはじめまして!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 11:36


    A quick introduction and roadmap of what TANOSHII KAIWA is and where it's heading.

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